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Cytology Couriers

Awarded to Speed Couriers Northern Ltd

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust(buyer)

Published
Published 1 July 2026

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Overview

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract to Speed Couriers Northern Ltd for cytology courier services, valued at £255,352, with the contract now in delivery. The service covers specimen transport for the Cytology department.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Procedure
Award under framework
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Framework
Courier, Distribution, Storage and Specialist Solutions
Published
1 July 2026
Classification (CPV)
Courier services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£255,352
Award date
29 June 2026
Contract period
30 June 2026 → 31 March 2028
Contract length
1 year 9 months
Could run to
31 March 2029
Winner
  • Speed Couriers Northern Ltd

This contract ends on 31 March 2028, or 31 March 2029 if every extension is used.

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About the winner

Speed Couriers Northern Ltd

Based in
Manchester
Public contracts won
4
Across UK and EU notices

1 other contract from Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust since 2026, worth £255,352.

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Market context

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£188,856

Median of 892 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 35% above the median.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust in the last 12 months

25

contracts awarded, worth £52,987,942 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    3 September 2026

  2. Contract

    1 July 2026

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